Name: Chicken Skewers
Brand: Skeids Cooking Recipes
SKU: Recipe-00052
Availability: InStock

Chicken Skewers

Product Details

Description: Inspired by Portugal’s famous Piri Piri chicken, these skewers bring together smoky grilled chicken, bright citrus, garlic, and the bold flavor of Skeids Forseti. Perfect as an appetizer, party dish, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal. Forseti’s balance of heat, herbs, and aromatics transforms simple chicken into a flavorful bite-sized dish that pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Main Ingredient: Chicken

Complexity: 2

Spicy: 3

Sweetness: 1

Prep Time: 125 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Total Time: 160 Minutes

Servings: 6 ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Main Seasoning: ||br||**Forseti's Piri Piri (Portugal)** https://skeids.com/products/forsetis-piri-piri-portugal - Gives bright chili heat anchored by balanced herbs and spices. ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Ingredients: ||br|| Chicken Marinade ||br|| 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces ||br|| 3 tbsp **Forseti's Piri Piri** https://skeids.com/products/forsetis-piri-piri-portugal ||br|| 3 tbsp olive oil ||br|| 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ||br|| 4 cloves garlic, minced ||br|| 1 tbsp red wine vinegar ||br|| 1 tbsp smoked paprika ||br|| 1 tsp honey ||br|| 1 tsp salt (adjust based on blend salt level) ||br|| ½ tsp black pepper ||br||||br|| Skewers ||br|| 2 red bell peppers, cut into squares ||br|| 1 large red onion, cut into chunks ||br|| 24 wooden skewers (soaked 30 minutes) or metal skewers ||br|| Lemon wedges for serving ||br|| Fresh parsley for garnish ||br|| ||br|| Optional Piri Piri Finishing Sauce ||br|| ¼ cup olive oil ||br|| 2 tbsp lemon juice ||br|| 1 tbsp Forseti seasoning ||br|| 1 clove garlic, minced ||br|| 1 tsp honey ||br|| Pinch of salt ||br|| ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Instructions: ||br|| 1. Prepare the Marinade ||br|| In a large bowl combine: Olive oil, Lemon juice, Garlic, Vinegar, Honey, **Forseti's Piri Piri** https://skeids.com/products/forsetis-piri-piri-portugal, Paprika, Salt, Pepper ||br|| Whisk until combined. ||br||||br|| 2. Marinate the Chicken||br|| Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. ||br|| Cover and refrigerate: ||br|| Minimum: 30 minutes ||br|| Best flavor: 2–8 hours ||br|| Do not marinate longer than 24 hours because the lemon juice can affect the texture. ||br||||br|| 3. Assemble Skewers||br|| Thread onto skewers: Chicken, Bell pepper, Red onion ||br|| Alternate ingredients until skewers are filled. ||br||||br|| 4. Cook ||br|| Grill Method: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Cook: 5–7 minutes per side. Chicken should reach: 165°F internal temperature ||br|| Oven Method: Place skewers on a lined baking sheet. Bake: 425°F 15–18 minutes Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra color. ||br|| ||br|| 5. Finish and Serve ||br|| Brush with optional Piri Piri sauce. ||br|| Garnish with: Fresh parsley, Lemon wedges ||br|| Serve warm. ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Skeids Notes: ||br|| Serving Suggestions ||br|| Perfect with: Crispy potatoes, Rice pilaf, Greek salad, Roasted vegetables, Garlic bread, Hummus, Whipped feta dip ||br||||br|| Freyja - Add: Yogurt sauce, Cucumber salad ||br|| Athena - Add: Extra lemon, Oregano, Tzatziki ||br|| Fenrir - Add: Bell peppers, Corn, Cajun dipping sauce ||br|| Bragi - Add: Apricot glaze, Couscous side ||br|| Storage||br|| Refrigerator: Up to 4 days||br|| Freezer: Up to 3 months||br|| For meal prep: Cook chicken ahead. ||br|| Store sauce separately. ||br|| Reheat gently to avoid drying. ||br||||br|| ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Other Seasoning Options: ||br||**Athena's Byzantine Rigani (Greece)** https://skeids.com/products/athenas-byzantine-rigani-greece - Brings bright herbal depth with oregano, garlic, and citrusy warmth.||br||**Freyja's Shawarma (Israel)** https://skeids.com/products/freyjas-shawarma-israel - Builds savory depth with aromatic spices and gentle sweetness.||br||**Fenrir's Cajun (Louisiana, USA)** https://skeids.com/products/fenrirs-cajun-louisiana-usa - Elevates dishes with layered depth from herbs and spices.||br||**Harald's Winter Smoke (Norway)** https://skeids.com/products/haralds-winter-smoke-norway - Deepens dishes with smoky warmth, dill, and robust savory character. ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Vegan Adjustments: Vegan Version: Forseti Piri Piri Vegetable Skewers ||br|| Replace chicken with: 2 lbs extra-firm tofu, cubed OR 2 lbs mushrooms, 2 zucchini, sliced, 2 cups cherry tomatoes ||br|| Use the same marinade. ||br|| For tofu: Press tofu for 20 minutes. Marinate 1–4 hours. Grill or roast until browned. ||br|| ||br|| ||br||

Inspired by Portugal’s famous Piri Piri chicken, these skewers bring together smoky grilled chicken, bright citrus, garlic, and the bold flavor of Skeids Forseti. Perfect as an appetizer, party dish, or part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Forseti’s balance of heat, herbs, and aromatics transforms simple chicken into a flavorful bite-sized dish that pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

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